# COMAR Title 09 — Maryland Department of Labor

## Subtitle 14 — State Athletic Commission

### Chapter 17 — Mixed Martial Arts — Amateur

#### Regulation .08 Equipment, Attire, and Appearance.

*COMAR 09.14.17.08*

A. An amateur mixed martial arts contestant shall use:

  (1) Hand wraps as described in COMAR 09.14.16.03B;

  (2) Open finger gloves, which shall weigh not less than 4 ounces and not more than 7.5 ounces;

  (3) A mouth guard;

  (4) Shin pads;

  (5) Instep pads; and

  (6) For male contestants, groin protection.

B. An amateur mixed martial arts contestant may not use:

  (1) Shoes or sneakers;

  (2) Shorts with a metal zipper;

  (3) A shirt, other than a female amateur mixed martial arts contestant, who shall wear a rashguard; or

  (4) Grease, oil, balm, lotion, or an excessive amount of petroleum jelly on the face or body.

C. An amateur mixed martial arts contestant shall have properly trimmed fingernails and toenails.